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MauricioNO
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Omega must be absolutely loving the FOMO frenzy for a non limited regular production reference. I do like it a lot and will buy one eventually…..when supply catches up with demand and it’s available. Waiting until the frenzy is over may also provide a discount opportunity not being offered today. We shall see.

Good luck, hope it works out soon for you!
The problem of waiting is that every once in a while Omega increases prices, and sure it’s absurd to think that a watch recently launched would have its price adjusted shortly, however considering that it is $100 more than the black, due to more expensive dial and applied indices, if the black one gets adjusted, then it would only make sense that this one would too, otherwise a more costly watch to produce would be selling for less.

And if you get a price increase before you purchase, waiting for a discount would probably only get you close to current price, if so.
I loved the watch and believe it is a great companion to my 1861, and want it as soon as possible, but being in Brazil I’m sure it’s going to take longer for them to arrive to the one OB that the whole country has.
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Evitzee
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I think being able the place a deposit and being guaranteed a watch is better than the Rolex model, where you don't know if you'll ever get a watch prior to it being discontinued. Any day of the week, I'd be willing to wait 1-2 years with a full deposit than pay a flipper a premium. At least with a deposit, you will be getting what you want.
Everybody has a different tolerance to 1) how long they will indeterminately wait on an AD's list with a deposit to get a watch at MSRP, or 2) paying the real price for immediate possession for a watch that the market values higher than the manufacturer's MSRP, remember the 'S' stands for 'suggested'. Usually the market price is lower, but often it is higher with many Rolex's, and hot models like the Omega Snoopy or 321. I never could understand people's permanent resistance to paying the market value of a product. Houses, cars, watches and almost everything else fluctuates, you have to work with the facts on the ground.

I am just coming up to the two year ownership mark of my 321 Ed White that I purchased BNIB from a European dealer on the Sales Forum here on OF. Paid a premium, but compared to the current price (it had a 9.2% increase in July 2023 and rumors of another one coming up) I have paid a 13% premium delivered to my door when all taxes, duties and sundry items are taken into account. No big deal as far as I am concerned, but more importantly it's been in my rotation and has been enjoyed for two years now with many more to come. When I compare that to going to an OB, paying a deposit to get on a list with no definitive delivery date and then waiting for one, two or more years it just makes sense for me to pay the market price and have it on my wrist in a few days, or maybe a week. Now, the new white dial model isn't supposed to be limited in production and it is no more difficult for Omega to make the white dial model vs the black dial model. If I was keen to get a white dial I'd just wait it out until they appear in every dealer's showcase in six months or so, I wouldn't pay any sort of premium now, or put a deposit on one for future delivery. But as I said everyone has a different idea as to what is acceptable regarding price and wait time.
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littlmej
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So the Premium gives you the guarantee that you will get a certain modell? Or what is it for? In Germany, if I want a certain watch, I need to go to the AD and ask to take me on their "wishlist", had that for the Snoopy and also had that for a Submariner No-Date in the moment. For the Nomos I bought, I just went to the dealer and bought it 👍
Of course there are possibilities to get watches faster, if you buy other stuff like jewelery or watches that are not sought after for example. Or you are a long term customer with a corresponding history...
 
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I placed a full deposit on 3/8 at an OB. No indication of an exact place in line, just less than 20. Was quoted 1-3 months. No idea if any shipments have come in, haven’t heard a word proactively. First purchase at the OB, by the way.

I did ask how things were going about a week ago, and was told they had not yet received a second shipment, did not know when they would receive shipment, but confirmed I’m pretty high up on the list….whatever that means. Haha. I figure I’ll follow up again in another 10 days.
 
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My boutique called and said they want a 50% deposit and have no idea what number I am in line, it they ask for a deposit for 10 people in line.

when I signed up last week they mentioned they had a list over 20.
I hate this crap. lol

I doubt I’ll give a deposit to be honest since they can’t tell me what number I am on a list of 10 (today) or 20 (last week)


I talked to my local boutique last week. They want a $1,000 deposit and I would be number 7 or 8 in line to get one. I will place the deposit next week when the boutique manager returns.
 
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I stopped by and spoke with my SA a couple of days ago. I was told that I’d definitely moved up towards the top of the list, and barring unforeseen circumstances- I’ll have the watch in April. They maintained that they don’t want to commit to how many they are getting and with what frequency, but I’m betting they get 3-4 every 5-7 days based on where I think I was in line on 3/8 and being told I was in the top 10 in line now.
 
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My AD — there’s only one OB in Canada — is taking 20% deposits. They already have a long list.

Having spent some time on the Snoopy merry-go-round, I’m happy to wait until there’s a definitive timeline, or not bother. I think it’s reasonable to have a deposit with an OB for in-demand models — you’re going to get your watch. With an AD, however sterling their service, it’s a crapshoot with today’s Omega.

I will say that I’ve had better luck and experiences with Rolex of late than with Omega. Unfortunately.
 
Fatcat
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In Switzerland simply order it and wait a couple of weeks , these notion of deposit is really Anglo-Saxon way of business really .
 
kilofinal
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I'd have to agree concerning Rolex. Got the "call" and picked up the watch (Rolex) with no deposit or requirement to purchase other items etc. No deposit needed either which I'll never understand for a regular production watch, but so be it for those who feel the need. Helps create hype I suppose.


scapa scapa
My AD — there’s only one OB in Canada — is taking 20% deposits. They already have a long list.

Having spent some time on the Snoopy merry-go-round, I’m happy to wait until there’s a definitive timeline, or not bother. I think it’s reasonable to have a deposit with an OB for in-demand models — you’re going to get your watch. With an AD, however sterling their service, it’s a crapshoot with today’s Omega.

I will say that I’ve had better luck and experiences with Rolex of late than with Omega. Unfortunately.
 
cineaste
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I cannot believe people are paying deposits for this when you can buy a Rising Sun Tokyo immediately and cheaper, there is one unsold on our sales forum, much nicer watch IMHO.
 
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I cannot believe people are paying deposits for this when you can buy a Rising Sun Tokyo immediately and cheaper, there is one unsold on our sales forum, much nicer watch IMHO.

For many many people the rising sun is not as good.

1. Red and sliver, not white
2. Old bracelet
3. Many don’t care about the olympics and don’t want olympics and dates stamped on their watch
4. Many people don’t want something about Tokyo or Japan.
5. No exhibition caseback

You really can’t see how some people would want the white over the rising sun?
 
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I cannot believe people are paying deposits for this when you can buy a Rising Sun Tokyo immediately and cheaper, there is one unsold on our sales forum, much nicer watch IMHO.
😵‍💫

It’s a completely different watch.
 
Evitzee
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I cannot believe people are paying deposits for this when you can buy a Rising Sun Tokyo immediately and cheaper, there is one unsold on our sales forum, much nicer watch IMHO.
Yeah, but they really aren't comparable. Personally I find the Rising Sun spectacular if you put it on a strap, something totally different in the Speedmaster universe, but people are now whipped up with the new white dial model and have determined that it is a 'must buy'. Omega is getting better and better with the hyping of new models, teasing their release, making them a bit scarce, requiring people to put deposits on them to get on 'the list', etc. is all good marketing. And as long as the people keep buying the product they will continue down this line.
 
noelekal
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Being an old-fashioned geezerly type, I would expect to go into a watch brand's retail establishment with money and purchase the new watch model of my choice. I will not pay money to play games dawdling with availability and marketing.

Silly of me to expect a watch manufacturer to want to sell watches to me, making the purchase convenient.
 
JwRosenthal
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For many many people the rising sun is not as good.

1. Red and sliver, not white
2. Old bracelet
3. Many don’t care about the olympics and don’t want olympics and dates stamped on their watch
4. Many people don’t want something about Tokyo or Japan.
5. No exhibition caseback

You really can’t see how some people would want the white over the rising sun?

1) I find the silver dial far more interesting than the white and the red bezel is stunning.

2) Who cares, it’s a modern factory bracelet-they are all too heavy and thick- still light years better made than the stamped tin we got 50 years ago.

2-3) The morbid allure to me is that these watches were made to commemorate an event that didn’t happen and all that implies historically.

5) Exhibition case backs are for people who stare at their watches all day or want to show people that there are moving bits inside- I personally avoid them like the plague and see them as a negative, not a positive.

I can see how some people would want a white one, but that’s no reason to shit on the silver Rising Sun- I would love to add one to my collection at some point and wouldn’t give a second glance to the white.
 
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Heard it won’t be that hard to get one in a few weeks, maybe month or two. Had a mate told no need for a deposit they will be readily available in a few weeks.
(Australia)
 
YandB
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1) I find the silver dial far more interesting than the white and the red bezel is stunning.

2) Who cares, it’s a modern factory bracelet-they are all too heavy and thick- still light years better made than the stamped tin we got 50 years ago.

2-3) The morbid allure to me is that these watches were made to commemorate an event that didn’t happen and all that implies historically.

5) Exhibition case backs are for people who stare at their watches all day or want to show people that there are moving bits inside- I personally avoid them like the plague and see them as a negative, not a positive.

I can see how some people would want a white one, but that’s no reason to shit on the silver Rising Sun- I would love to add one to my collection at some point and wouldn’t give a second glance to the white.

I am just responding to the guy that cannot understand why some people would want the white over the rising sun. This doesn’t mean I don’t understand why others would want the rising sun over the white. I kept using the word “some” people. The other guy didn’t even leave room for this.

It’s one of the fun things about the speedy, there are so many versions out there.
 
JwRosenthal
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I am just responding to the guy that cannot understand why some people would want the white over the rising sun. This doesn’t mean I don’t understand why others would want the rising sun over the white. I kept using the word “some” people. The other guy didn’t even leave room for this.

It’s one of the fun things about the speedy, there are so many versions out there.
There are indeed so many 😉

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